New Golf Tournament.-. The Paradise Coast Golf Classic

The Coromandel has announced a new initiative to help bring back their visitors. The Paradise Coast Golf Classic in December will run across three courses. The Lakes Resort, Pauanui, Tairua Golf Club and Whangamata between the 1/12 and the 3/12. Originated by Enterprise Whangamata and supported by council grants and courses, it’s believed to be the first Triangle Tournament on the Coromandel. Tournament Director, Josh Alderton is excited. “The first 2 courses are so different - Lakes Resort, Pauanui and Tairua. Resort- Country. And then these us, Whangamata on finals day. I’m fascinated to see how each golfer handles those different conditions.”

The Paradise Coast Golf Classic is hoped will grow to become a regular tournament on the calendar and is open to any registered golfer. Max Handicap, Women 40. Men 27.

The tournament has great local support from the clubs and their local council Thames Coromandel District Council (TCDC). Other events are also being funded all over the Coromandel as they wait for repairs to 25A to be completed. Hopefully, March ’24.

The PCGC is limited to just 120 players the first year and the early bird price of $150 is on till October 29. To enter, go to www.whangamata.org.nz

Origins of Paradise Coast: This area of the Coromandel is officially called- The South Eastern Ward. Nice. In 2017 community councillors got together and with grants created the brand ‘The Paradise Coast’. For many and various reasons this hasn’t progressed that far but it sure is a great name for a golf tournament.

For more detail see website or phone Shaun Fay 0279317157